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UNIQLO

Uniqlo is a Japanese apparel brand founded in 1949 by Tadashi Yanai. Known for its ready-to-wear basics, it operates under Fast Retailing Co., which is also parent to Helmut Lang, Theory, Comptoir des Cotonniers and more.

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Retail

Uniqlo Bets On Speed to Take on Zara for Global Sales Crown

Fast Retailing plans to shorten the time it takes from design to delivery to about 13 days, roughly the same as its competitor Zara.

Retail

Uniqlo Bets On Speed to Take on Zara for Global Sales Crown

Fast Retailing plans to shorten the time it takes from design to delivery to about 13 days, roughly the same as its competitor Zara.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Uniqlo Partners With Jeffrey Deitch on ‘Art for All’ Shop-in-Shops

The first iteration of the collaboration, featuring limited-edition non-apparel items all under $100, reflects the company's focus on building cultural IQ and local relevance in the US.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Uniqlo Partners With Jeffrey Deitch on ‘Art for All’ Shop-in-Shops

The first iteration of the collaboration, featuring limited-edition non-apparel items all under $100, reflects the company's focus on building cultural IQ and local relevance in the US.


Luxury

When High Art Meets the High Street

Fast fashion retailers are exploiting increased public interest in contemporary art with a slew of artist collaborations. Is it working?

Luxury

When High Art Meets the High Street

Fast fashion retailers are exploiting increased public interest in contemporary art with a slew of artist collaborations. Is it working?


Retail

Uniqlo Boss: ‘Without a Soul, a Company is Nothing’

Tadashi Yanai deciphers the key elements of the corporate 'soul' that enabled him to turn a single men's tailoring store into a global casualwear giant.

Retail

Uniqlo Boss: ‘Without a Soul, a Company is Nothing’

Tadashi Yanai deciphers the key elements of the corporate 'soul' that enabled him to turn a single men's tailoring store into a global casualwear giant.


Financial Markets

Fast Retailing Forecasts Full-Year Profit to Rise 37 Percent

The owner of the Uniqlo casual-wear chain is recovering from a slump in the last fiscal year by committing to lower prices to win back customers.

Financial Markets

Fast Retailing Forecasts Full-Year Profit to Rise 37 Percent

The owner of the Uniqlo casual-wear chain is recovering from a slump in the last fiscal year by committing to lower prices to win back customers.


Retail

Japan Retailers Keep Lowering Prices to Sway Reluctant Shoppers

Stagnant wages, a sputtering economy and a declining population are compounding the challenges for retailers, and their most effective response so far has been to keep slashing prices.

Retail

Japan Retailers Keep Lowering Prices to Sway Reluctant Shoppers

Stagnant wages, a sputtering economy and a declining population are compounding the challenges for retailers, and their most effective response so far has been to keep slashing prices.


News & Analysis

At US Open, Japanese Companies Leave Nike, Adidas in the Dust

As the 2016 Grand Slam draws to a close, Japanese brands have far outpaced their Western competition.

News & Analysis

At US Open, Japanese Companies Leave Nike, Adidas in the Dust

As the 2016 Grand Slam draws to a close, Japanese brands have far outpaced their Western competition.


China

The China Edit | Anya Hindmarch in 'Attack Mode', Teenie Weenie Sold for $900M

This week, Anya Hindmarch sees 'masses of opportunity' for her business in China, and V-Grass Fashion Co. has bought Teenie Weenie for $900 million.

China

The China Edit | Anya Hindmarch in 'Attack Mode', Teenie Weenie Sold for $900M

This week, Anya Hindmarch sees 'masses of opportunity' for her business in China, and V-Grass Fashion Co. has bought Teenie Weenie for $900 million.


Financial Markets

Uniqlo Opens Biggest Southeast Asia Store, Looks Abroad for Growth

Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing is busy opening stores in the US, London and across Asia to help reduce its dependency on a home market where Japanese household spending is falling.

Financial Markets

Uniqlo Opens Biggest Southeast Asia Store, Looks Abroad for Growth

Uniqlo-owner Fast Retailing is busy opening stores in the US, London and across Asia to help reduce its dependency on a home market where Japanese household spending is falling.


Retail

Uniqlo ‘Revival’ Seen as Lower Prices Lift Sales

Fast Retailing bucked the broader slump in Japanese stocks, as warm weather and a shift to lowering prices boosted domestic sales at Uniqlo.

Retail

Uniqlo ‘Revival’ Seen as Lower Prices Lift Sales

Fast Retailing bucked the broader slump in Japanese stocks, as warm weather and a shift to lowering prices boosted domestic sales at Uniqlo.